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WV feeling pinch of teacher shortage By Derek Hall When Liza Lawson began teaching at La Joya Community High School in 2007, she was aware of the struggles new teachers typically faced. She was prepared for the 85-hour work weeks, large class sizes and weekends spent tutoring or planning lessons. The burnout didn’t set in until years later. “Going in, I knew that it was going to be a lot of work, but I had this expectation that the longer I taught, the less hours it would take for me to get things done,” Lawson said. “It was in my fifth year of teaching when I realized that I was working as many hours as I did when I started.” Lawson is now a teacher mentor in the Tolleson Union High School District, and she supports those new to the field facing the same challenges. “I experienced burnout when I was in the classroom,” she said. “When I came into this position four years ago, I had this horrible realization that my experience with burnout was not at all unusual.” The “burnout” is one of many factors contributing to a teacher shortage that studies show is widespread throughout Arizona. The personal finance website WalletHub analyzed 21 key metrics and ranked Arizona as the worst state in the nation for teachers. The report said the state ranked in the bottom five in public school funding

per student, pupil-to-teacher ratio and projected teacher turnover. The study also estimated Arizona will have the lowest number of teachers per student by 2024. ASU’s The Morrison Institute for Public Policy released an extensive study in May that found 42 percent of Arizona teachers hired in 2013 left the profession within three years. That study, Finding & Keeping Educators for Arizona’s Classrooms, reported pay was a big factor. Arizona ranked last in the nation in elementary school teacher pay and 49th in high school teacher pay when both were adjusted for Liza Lawson, above, fully understands the burnout that teachers face. A former teacher, she now mentors educators in the statewide cost of living. Tolleson Union High School District. Here she observes Maria Morrison Institute senior Becerra’s classroom. (West Valley View photo by Jordan Christopher) policy analyst Dan Hunting, the study’s principal researcher, said although or district level,” Hunting said. “A lot pay was a significant issue contributing to the of districts, of course, are having to get shortage, increased workload and a lack of very creative, because there’s not a lot of resources out there.” support were also major factors. Monica Sanders, director of human “(Teachers) also feel oftentimes that they’re not adequately supported by Shortage...continued on page 3 their administration, either at the school

Drone regulations tight around Luke AFB By Wayne Schutsky Drones are everywhere – the FAA expects sales to reach seven million units by 2020 – and that popularity means many Valley residents will unwrap unmanned aerial vehicles this holiday season. However, operating that new gift is not as simple as stepping outside and getting ready for takeoff, especially for West Valley residents who must abide by restricted airspace regulations surrounding Luke Air Force Base. Because of the sensitive nature of the

base and the constant air travel surrounding it, the FAA and Air Force have established several restricted zones to protect security and prevent collisions with other aircraft. Drones, also called unmanned aerial systems or UAS, are a cause for concern for the base for a variety of reasons, including the risk for espionage and unauthorized recording of sensitive materials, said Luke Air Force Base Encroachment Manager Christopher Toale. They pose a significant risk to pilot

safety as well. Luke Air Force Base hosts the largest fighter wing in the world and pilots often participate in training exercises at low altitudes. “Pilots (are) in a small cockpit in low altitudes, and it’s almost impossible for them to see a drone at 200 feet with any realistic chance of avoiding it,” Toale said. He added that the base makes a

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Goodyear P.D. receives grant to crack down on DUI

By Veronica Galek The Goodyear Police Department received a $45,000 grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety for DUI enforcement during the 2018 fiscal year. The funds will be used to continue the department’s mission of enforcing DUI laws and educating police personnel and the public about them, said officer Michael Guilbault. “This is a huge push by the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety,” added Goodyear Police Department’s public information officer, Lisa Kutis. “This is something that we’ve gotten for the last five to 10 years. It’s pretty common and is continuing what we’re already doing, but it takes funding to keep that going.” According to Guilbault, the grant money is used as a saturation supplement. “We can use those funds to have DUI task forces where various agencies from the West Valley get together and do saturation enforcement targeting

DUI, underage consumption and identifying sober designated drivers,” Guilbault said. “Saturation enforcement means basically we can have more officers working on the road who are highly skilled and trained in DUI identification and enforcement outside of just their normal shifts. We normally work four day shifts, so with the grant, it allows us to come in on, say, a Saturday evening or a Friday night if there’s a task force with other agencies and work on helping to deter DUI and reprimand people that are driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.” Part of the grant will be used to train officers and inform the public, Guilbault and Kutis said. “The basic premise of the education is to help with DUI enforcement,” Guilbault said. “We do various trainings with law enforcement officers in terms of DUI education with our teen academy as well as our citizens’ academy.”

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Goodyear police officers stress the importance of sober driving to the public. “Any time we have community events or go out to the ballpark, we’ll give out educational information, whether it’s on identity theft or other things like that.” Kutis said. “It’s just general information on safety and crime information, so this is just one component of that. We give out information at events throughout the year to the public on the importance of not driving impaired and they’ll have some printed cards about knowing your limits and things of that nature.” Alberto Gutier of the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety said this type of grant is common. “Goodyear handles traffic very well,” Gutier said. “When they perform as

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resources for Litchfield Elementary School District, said it’s becoming increasingly difficult to fill vacant positions. “Teacher recruitment and retention is a yearround priority,” Sanders said. She explained the district has four longterm substitute teachers because there is a lack of certified educators to fill those vacancies. “This number is significantly smaller than what other districts are dealing with, but Agua Fria High School teacher it’s still greater than we Jon Byron knows teaching have ever experienced,” is a tough profession, but he said he has no desire to Sanders said. leave. (West Valley View photo In the Agua Fria Union by Jordan Christopher) High School District, officials have raised teachers’ salaries 8 percent in the past two years, according to Superintendent Dennis Runyan. But teacher turnover rates are high and it’s something the district continually works on. Runyan sees an annual shortage in science and math teachers because the state does not have enough educator development programs. He added Arizona universities are doing a “wonderful job” prepping future teachers, but “the teacher pool, the pool from which you draw qualified candidates, is either very shallow or nonexistent in the state of Arizona.” The Morrison Institute study found “Arizona is losing more teachers each year than it is producing from bachelor of education programs at its three state universities.” Hunting’s research determined teachers are devoted to the profession, however. “Even the people who I surveyed – the ones who said they were going to leave the profession within the next three years – a majority of those said that they liked their job,” Hunting said. “So teachers are very devoted to this profession, but it is just getting more and more difficult for them.” Jon Byron is devoted to the profession. The Agua Fria High School government and economics teacher is in his 14th year. He said although education doesn’t seem to be a very high priority when it comes to state budgets and spending, he plans to remain a teacher. “I chose this profession knowing exactly what it entails,” Byron said. “I love students. That’s what I’m here to do and that’s what’s keeping me in.” According to Lawson, “teachers all enter the field with passion and drive, but without support and increasing effectiveness, they face burnout.” Lawson said solving the teacher shortage problem will require members in all areas of the community to work together. “I think another misconception about education is that it is simple and there will be a simple solution to some of the problems facing our students, teachers and schools,” Lawson said. “We need dynamic, diverse and creative solutions for our dynamic and diverse education system.”

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Drone...continued from page 1 concerted effort to inform hobbyists and commercial users in the area about all flight restrictions, and violations have become increasingly rare in recent years. Those efforts include the creation of detailed informational pages on the base’s website outlining important rules and operating regulations for drone pilots flying near the base. “The first thing we did besides posting (the webpage) is, we have gone out to ask some of the local city communications offices to share our link on their own pages,” Toale said. The drone issue is on the radar of the municipalities surrounding the base, including Goodyear and Litchfield Park, though no regulations are in the works at the local level. Arizona state law restricts the ability of cities and towns to adopt their own drone regulations, Goodyear Communications Manager Sherine Zaya said via email. SB1449, passed by the state legislature in May 2016, severely limits the ability of cities and towns to adopt their own drone regulations. In

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Despite the limits placed on the city by SB1449, Culbreth still believes the city will have to address the issue in the future. “We don’t have any restrictions at this time, but we know we are going to have to do that in the future because drones are becoming more popular,” he said. To ensure proper adherence to existing regulations, Toale encourages drone users to educate themselves about proper usage by contacting local Academy of Model Aeronautics members to learn more information. “There are a lot of those (AMA) groups out there – I have spoken to a lot of them,” Toale said. “Those folks are very knowledgeable about the rules.” Toale said he also plans to visit local high schools and community colleges in the future to educate students about existing restrictions. Those rules can be quite complicated for the uninitiated, though. In fact, a map depicting airspace rules around Luke Air Force Base is an amalgamation of military jargon and overlapping colors and zones. The first zone all operators need to be aware of is the base itself. The government prohibits all drone activity over security sensitive facilities, including Luke Air Force Base, Falcon Dunes Golf Course and the off-base wastewater treatment facility. That blanket ban on drone use extends to the skies over Luke

Auxiliary Field #1 near U.S. 60 and Patton Road in Wittmann. Recreation drone pilots are also restricted from flying drones weighing over 0.55 pounds within 5 miles of an airport without receiving prior authorization from the air traffic control tower. This area, known as Luke Air Force Base’s Class D airspace, extends for roughly 5 miles in all directions from the base and includes a sizable portion of Litchfield Park and a small sliver of Goodyear. Hobbyists who would like to fly within this area must first complete a “Small Unmanned Aerial System (sUAS) Notification Request for Flying in Controlled Airspace” form and email it to luke.drone.UAS. request@us.af.mil. Aircraft also fly along military training routes daily at altitudes as low as 100 feet. These routes cover land throughout southern Arizona, including areas near the base. The base has placed “no drone zone” signs in select areas to inform people outside of the base about restricted areas, Toale said. Drone operators who are unsure if they are in this restricted space can also download the FAA’s B4UFLY mobile app for iOS and Android devices. The app tracks the user’s location in real time and shows a circle around each airport that will help determine if they should notify those airports before flying.

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Goodyear, Surprise first responders playing pickleball for charity By Addalai Clark Goodyear and Surprise first responders will face off on the pickleball court for a good cause. The mini pickleball tournament, dubbed “Guns and Hoses,” begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, December 16, at the new Surprise Public Courts, 14534 W. Tierra Buena Lane. Admission is free, and the public is welcome. The importance of “Guns and Hoses” is twofold. “We decided to tie the charity pickleball tournament with our ribboncutting ceremony with the city,” said Marlene Berwald, vice president of the Surprise Pickleball Association and the event’s organizer. “We have eight new courts and we’ll have 16 courts now at the Surprise Public Courts.” The Surprise mayor, Sharon Wolcott, and City Council will attend

the ribbon-cutting ceremony. This is the charity tourney’s third year, but the first in which Surprise and Goodyear are participating. “It sounded like a good time and we have members of our local (community) who wanted to do it,” said Cameron Atkinson, Goodyear firefighter and chairman of the United Goodyear Firefighter Charities. “It’s a good cause and good time.” After the ribbon-cutting, the two teams will play as many as eight games, which will be called by certified referees and played to USA Pickleball Association rules. Pickleball is like tennis, but is played on smaller courts where players use paddles to hit a ball back and forth over a net. The winner will receive a check from the Surprise Pickleball Association to give to its chosen charity.

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Arrest made in Buckeye bank robbery By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski A 27-year-old Buckeye man was arrested November 22 in connection with a robbery the same day at National Bank of Arizona, 219 N. Fourth Street. Mark Webb was booked into Maricopa County Fourth Avenue Jail on felony robbery and theft charges. Bank officials called the police about the robbery at 12:53 p.m., and before patrol units and detectives arrived, the suspect fled. At 8:41 p.m., Buckeye patrol units saw Webb walking in downtown Buckeye and he was taken into custody.

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Gun show loophole myth Editor: This is in reference to the letter “Gun show loophole” in the November 15 West Valley View. In the past, I have provided irrefutable evidence in this newspaper that the socalled “gun show loophole” is a myth by quoting a string of studies by the FBI and Bureau of Justice Statistics. Those agencies have consistently shown that a very tiny minority of criminals obtain their firearms at gun shows. The writer of “Gun show loophole,” evidently, is unable to understand analytical data. I challenge him to provide indisputable, undeniable, infallible, unimpeachable evidence to support his view that a gun show loophole exists as I have done mine that it does not. The FBI and the BJS show evidence to the contrary and I agree, the so-called “gun show loophole” is a myth. So, vote in this coming senatorial election for the candidate who respects and supports your constitutionally guaranteed Second Amendment rights, and not a candidate who would violate those rights and his or her oath or office. DJ Hammond Buckeye

The emperor has no clothes Editor: I had to laugh at Roy Azzarello’s latest diatribe about fake news. When speaking about cheerleaders who root for one candidate over another, he cited CNN and MSNC but conveniently neglected to mention the most flagrant contributors – Rush Limbaugh, FOX News and Donald Trump. I was always taught that the fish stinks from the head. Well, the odor I smell every day comes from tweets and lies perpetrated by the president himself and his spokespeople. I prefer to let Mueller do his job and await the results. So far, there appears to be enough evidence against Trump’s cronies to convict them all. Roy can disavow all he wants, but recent indictments on Trump’s inner circle indicate that Muller has also discovered the smell, and it does indeed appear to

come from the head. It is only a matter of time before the country discovers the “the emperor has no clothes.” Dr. David Wilson Goodyear

No response Editor: The following was sent to each Arizona representative and senator. Not one response has been received. Hello: My name is Terry Rutherford. My wife, Patricia, and I are retired Arizona state employees. I want to present you with an issue about which you may be ignorant. The last retiree benefit increase retirees received was in 2005, over 17 years ago! This is not right. Our expenses have increased. I am certain that the other 136,000-plus retired Arizona state employees would agree. How many live and vote in your district? If you and others of your legislative colleagues would somehow obtain an increase for all of us, I am positive that every retiree in your district would be extremely appreciative. I am also sure they would reflect this in the voting process. This email is being sent to each Arizona state senator and representative for their consideration. Thank you for taking the time to read, understand and hopefully act. Terry Rutherford Buckeye

America first Editor: In a November 22 letter to the editor, the writer suggested President Trump’s campaign slogan, “America first, was akin to the selfish notion of 'me first.'” The analogy doesn’t work because, in the first case, putting America first is the main responsibility of the president. I have yet to meet a voter who said he voted for a candidate because they wanted to put the interests of Mexico or Canada first. That is not selfishness but self-interest. Every good leader puts his country first and negotiates the best deals for his country. In our personal dealings, we guard against selfishness, but make numerous decisions based on self-interest. That is called freedom and the free enterprise system. This freedom allows

America to be generous and usually first on the scene during disasters. President George Washington put America first as did all other presidents. President Lincoln stated government is of the people, by the people and for the people. In that case, the people want someone who will respect and enforce our Constitution and our laws, and not make them subject to questionable international laws or be held accountable by bloated, feckless bureaucracies of the United Nations who promote a number of dubious agendas like the fake climate change narrative. Not putting America first is the goal of the globalists and internationalists who despise a strong and free America. They would rather see America weakened and apologetic for its way of life. I wonder which country or global body the referred writer would like President Trump to put first? Igor Shpudejko Goodyear

Happy in Avondale Editor: Everyone should read the open letter to Jeff Bezos, the CEO of Amazon, written by Mr. Kevin Phelps, the Glendale City Manager. He tells Amazon, “Don’t put your second headquarters in Glendale.” Every major city in the United States and Canada is trying to get Amazon to put its second headquarters in its city for the financial gain and job growth opportunity. But this guy Phelps claims Glendale is booming, has a AAA bond rat-

ing, etc., and doesn’t need Amazon. But please don’t come to Glendale, he says. I don’t understand this guy’s reasoning. Doesn’t he understand that the whole area would benefit? I hope that Topgolf and Ikea would reconsider their choice of building in Glendale, knowing that deep down the city of Glendale probably doesn’t want you there. Consider the Glendale City Council and City Manager Phelps’ past comments on other major issues, i.e., the casino and the Super Bowl. They fought it with every dollar Glendale had, then years later said, OK, Glendale will benefit from it. Hence, Glendale has a casino. Again, everyone needs to read this letter in full and form their own opinion. Do a Google search and find it. I’m glad I’m not a Glendale resident. Harvey New Avondale

How to get a letter published 250 N. Litchfield Road, Ste. 130, Goodyear, AZ 85340 E-mail: editor@westvalleyview.com The West Valley View welcomes letters that express readers’opinion on current topics. Letters must include the writer’s full name, address (including city) and telephone number. The West Valley View will print the writer’s name and city of residence only. Letters without the requisite identifying information will not be published. Letters are published in the order received, and they are subject to editing. The West Valley View will not publish consumer complaints, form letters, clippings from other publications or poetry. Letters’ authors, not the View, are responsible for the “facts” presented in letters.

OPINION

WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | DECEMBER 6, 2017

It’s an aggravating, but wonderful, life this year

By David Leibowitz The calendar flips to December and we get that much closer to writing a welcome epitaph for 2017, a year that feels like it has taken a decade. Everywhere you turn, the news features growing ugliness: another male deviant du jour, another presidential tweetstorm raining poison, another partisan rat race for elected office, another North Korea missile launch, another round of corporate layoffs, another mass shooting. Somewhere between President Trump retweeting unverified videos from a radical British hate group and NBC’s termination of Matt Lauer, I got a powerful urge to go to the movies. By midday Wednesday, amid news of Garrison Keillor being unmasked as a harasser, I had an inkling about what to see. By 3 in the morning Thursday, after accidentally clicking on a new study revealing that half of American children will be obese by age 35, I decided to skip the trip to the theater and stream the film online. That was how I find myself again watching perhaps the most

misunderstood, darkest Christmas Life serves as a perennially necessary classics ever filmed – It’s a Wonderful reminder that avoiding darkness and Life. struggle in favor of all that is light, Cheesy? I don’t think so. More rainbows and unicorns, is no way saccharin than three to live. In fact, as sure packets of Sweet’N as night follows day, Low? At moments, yeah. heartache is unavoidable. Uplifting? Depends on your It’s our choice to meet the perspective. But a master darkness head on, to push class on what matters most through it despite our fears in this life? Oh, absolutely. and disappointments, that If you’re one of the strikes me as the point three Americans alive who of Frank Capra’s movie. hasn’t seen Jimmy Stewart Because when you think it and Donna Reed in all their through past the end scene glory, I’d encourage you holiday carols, George to head to the Scottsdale Bailey, the partially deaf, Quarter iPic this afternoon, David Leibowitz (Photo desperately suicidal failed where Life plays once at courtesy Advisor Group) banker at the heart of this 2:30. If you’re busy, aim movie, still has it pretty for Monday at 7 p.m. at FilmBar in lousy. How so? downtown Phoenix, or watch it on USA George never gets to live his dreams. Network next weekend, or Christmas He’ll never leave Bedford Falls on a Eve on NBC. vacation, much less explore the world. What makes a 70-year-old film that He’ll never triumph over evil Mr. Potter only ranked 26th at the box office – who no doubt happily banks the in 1947 worth a mandatory rewatch missing eight grand that sends George decades later? For me, It’s a Wonderful into his suicidal tailspin – and work at

Bailey Building and Loan will always be the same drudgery young George laments to his father: “This business of nickels and dimes and spending all your life trying to figure out how to save three cents on a length of pipe.” Yes, that’s dark. And yes, the lives we touch and the love we conjure on our journey through darkness is exactly the point. Clarence, the Angel Second Class who shows George what the world would be like had he never been born, nails it in the inscription he pens in that copy of Tom Sawyer he leaves behind before heading back up to Heaven. “Dear George, remember no man is a failure who has friends. Thanks for the wings. Love, Clarence.” When the headlines offer you only dispiriting news and darkness, give yourself It’s a Wonderful Life. Because though life in 2017 may be wonderfully aggravating, it’s worth remembering that it’s still, in fact, wonderful. David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@ leibowitzsolo.com.

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By Connor Dziawura

Hello, everyone, and welcome back to Business Briefcase! It’s officially December and the holidays are quickly approaching. Christmas music is filling the air and no matter which holiday you celebrate, you can spread plenty of that joyous cheer and witness the wonderful lights and decorations put up this season. But I’m not here to ramble about this wonderful time of year. You likely want the news! Well, this week is a busy week, and I have everything from new businesses to a wonderful grant and a training seminar for realtors and nonrealtors alike. Well, here it is – the news! First, another U-Haul neighborhood dealer is in the West Valley. The Clothes Hangar Green Cleaner recently signed on, meaning Litchfield Park residents will have a new place to seek U-Haul’s product and services. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays, The Clothes Hangar Green Cleaner will also provide U-Haul’s 24/7 Truck Share

option through self-pickup and selfreturn capabilities. The Clothes Hangar Green Cleaner is located at 5110 N. Dysart Road, Suite 112B. Second this week, Chamber 101 is back! Stop by from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, December 7, to learn about the benefits of becoming a member of your local chamber of commerce, specifically the Southwest Chamber, which is hosting this event. This is a monthly event. Be sure to bring your business cards, as networking is plentiful. Haymaker Restaurant Co. will provide catering, and the event is located at the Southwest Chamber, 289 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. Although attendance is free, you have to RSVP– space is limited. Call or email Danielle Brown at 623-9322260 or info@southwestvalleychamber. org to hold your spot. Next up, Bia’s Pet Stop is holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony and customer appreciation day later this week. First, from 10 to 11 a.m. this Friday, December 8, join the new

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owners for their grand opening ribboncutting ceremony. Then, stop by for the customer appreciation Paws & Wheels car show from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, December 9. This subsequent event will feature free hot dogs, popcorn and a car and bike show, and pets are welcome. Bia’s Pet Stop is located at 5110 N. Dysart Road, Suite 174A, Litchfield Park. For the next tidbit, Gilbert’s Terdenjo Storage LLC purchased 3.73 acres of land at the northeast corner of Yuma and Sundance Parkway in Buckeye. The parcel will house Sundance Parkway Self Storage, a 104,209-square-foot, 703-unit stoage facility with climate-controlled and drive-up units. NAI Horizon Senior Vice President Denise Nunez represented the buyer, Terdenjo Storage LLC, whereas CBRE’s Chris Ackel represented the seller, Phoenix’s Sundance Parkway LLC. Next, Keith and Deanna Weaver, franchisees of Litchfield Park’s EXIT Realty – Realty Place since 2013, were recently awarded subfranchisor rights to Arizona by EXIT Realty Corp. International. With four years’ experience at EXIT Realty in Litchfield Park and the recent addition of a Tempe location in March, the Weavers jumped on the opportunity to purchase rights to the franchise for the entire region. According to the Weavers via a press statement, offices are planned for Tucson, Flagstaff and Prescott, with a total goal of 50 offices and 1,000 agents throughout the state around this time of year in 2022. The West Valley EXIT Realty – Realty Place is located at 501 E. Plaza Circle, Suite P, Litchfield Park. The penultimate item on this week’s roundup is the news that 25 Allstate

agency owners and licensed sales professionals helped provide Homeless Youth Connection in Goodyear with a $25,000 Allstate Foundation Helping Hands grant. Each participant raised $1,000 via a donation drive, and the Goodyear organization can now further its efforts toward providing aid to homeless teens and their development as upstanding and successful citizens. The participating professionals come from all over the Valley. Among those in the West Valley are Oscar Arnold of Goodyear, Tom Hessler of Litchfield Park, Shirley Youngker of Buckeye, and Peter Zipp of Goodyear. Finally, I’m going to jump ahead to give you some time to prepare for this event. The West Maricopa Association of Realtors (WeMAR) will hold a Candidate Training Academy from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, January 18. Two Cornerstone Solutions LLC campaign strategists will train guests, with additional presentation by speaker Don Thoren. Before December 29, registration is $50 for WeMAR members, $75 for realtors from other associations, and $250 for non-realtors. After December 30, WeMAR members must pay $150, realtors from other associations $175, and non-realtors $350 to register. This event is located at WeMAR, 9001 W. Union Hills Drive, Suite 8, Peoria. For additional information, contact Kathy Basque at 623-931-9294 or kbasque@wemar.org. That’s all the briefs for this week. Thanks for reading! Have an item for Business Briefcase? Email Connor Dziawura at cdziawura@timespublications.com.

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Ono Hawaiian BBQ celebrates 15 years By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

In Hawaiian, “ono” means “good to eat.” Ono Hawaiian BBQ’s Sam Phan firmly believes in that. “We make everything with fresh ingredients,” Phan said. “Everyday in the morning, we’re making fresh salads, the sauces and making bread crumbs for chicken. We use our own bread crumbs.” Ono Hawaiian BBQ’s core menu features Hawaiian-inspired plate lunches and island specialties like Hawaiian barbecue chicken, Spam musubi, chicken katsu and others through a fusion of multicultural flavors. The dishes are made to order in each restaurant. Conceived in California in 2002, Ono Hawaiian BBQ recently celebrated its 15-year anniversary. “Our commitment to quality and service is what makes us stand apart from other fast-casual Hawaiian concepts, and allowed us to have a successful 15 years of business with our ever-growing Ono Hawaiian BBQ family,” said Joshua Liang, chief executive officer

for Ono Hawaiian BBQ. “At Ono Hawaiian BBQ, you can taste the passion, unique flavors and authenticity in every bite. We’re elated to celebrate 15 years of distinction, and look forward to many more.” In Arizona, there are seven locations, including one at 13070 W. Rancho Santa Fe Boulevard, Suite C7, Avondale. The interior design incorporates an industrial chic feel inspired by Hawaii’s rustic elements like reclaimed wood walls, rope lighting, aqua tiles and tropical planters. Phan said customers see Ono Hawaiian BBQ as the complete package. “We attract a lot of customers, some for the first time,” he said. “They continue to return – especially for the macaroni salad. That’s our signature dish. I get a lot of people who ask for the recipe. It’s nice to hear compliments.” Another popular dish is the Hawaiian barbecue mix with chicken, beef and kalbi (Korean-style) short ribs. “Customers can try a little of everything with that dish,” Phan said.

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“It also comes with two scoops of rice, one scoop of macaroni salad and steamed cabbage and broccoli. “The most important thing is, we love serving our customers. We know they’ll enjoy the food.”

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Happy 2018 By John Saﬁn President and CEO Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce

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A new hope. Not only is that a chapter title in the Star Wars saga, it’s what a New Year brings to each of us. Hope the New Year will be filled with good health, happiness, prosperity and whatever else you want out of life. There’s new excitement with the turning of the calendar. What will the future bring? What new opportunities await? How long will I keep my New Year’s resolution? My resolution has always been to never make a New Year’s resolution, so it was broken the moment it was made. We use the beginning of a year, month, week or season to start something new. Anyone can resolve to do or not do something. The way to make it a reality is by having a plan. I resolve to win the lottery jackpot. Until I plan to and actually buy a ticket, the resolution is only a notion. Set your resolution as a goal, make your plan, follow your plan, and enjoy your success at this time next year. Reflecting on 2017, we’ve seen new businesses and industries open, congratulated friends on the continued success of their businesses, and watched the new home market expand. Businesses and consumers faced challenges with a very hot

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Millennium boys looking for turnaround with new coach By Casey Pritchard

It’s been nine years since as a program,” Amundsen said. “I think Millennium’s boys basketball team their attitude and demeanor toward won a state championship, and the playing basketball here at Millennium Tigers are five years removed from has definitely changed, and hopefully we’ll be able to show that in (games).” their most recent postseason berth. Millennium will rely Enter coach Ty heavily on its seniors, but Amundsen, who has BOYS its youthful talent will big plans for the Tigers. Amundsen is familiar to BASKETBALL play big minutes. Two freshmen are in the starting basketball, having won lineup: Justus Jackson and three consecutive state championships with Estrella Foothills DaRon Holmes. “They have experience playing against from 2008 to 2010. He confidently said he can do the same thing at Millennium. older, bigger, stronger kids, but they are “We’re trying to change the culture, freshmen and still learning the ropes,” and to get these kids structured and Amundsen said. “I have tremendous organized and understand the task at respect for those guys putting in the time and I have trust in those guys and know hand takes a lot of work,” he said. After leaving Estrella in 2012, they’ll do a good job at the varsity level.” Holmes is 6-foot-7 but can play all Amundsen spent five years at Phoenix St. Mary’s before taking the Millennium five positions on the court. “DaRon brings us energy,” Amundsen job this past offseason. Since the beginning of the summer, he’s seen said. “His length and athleticism show what he can do on defense, but he can tremendous improvement, he said. “The kids have been working hard. also get to the basket really well. For They’re putting their time and effort his size, he’s a really good shooter, so and energy into what we’re trying to do he’ll do a little bit of everything.”

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Jackson shows vocal leadership and understands how Amundsen wants the team to play. “That’s what really has earned him the starting position, really being that leader with the ball,” Amundsen said. “I trust him with the ball. I trust him to make decisions, even though he is a freshman. He is going to make some freshman mistakes, but we’re willing to live with that. His development as a point guard for us is going to be important for our future.” Eric Fahy and Harrison Griffin are the two senior starters. Fahy averaged 6.8 points per game and 3.4 rebounds as a junior last year. Both players, along with Seth Ryals, have emerged as the senior leaders. “Those three guys have really set the tone for what (leadership) needs to be and where we need to go as far as this season coming ahead of us,” Amundsen said. The fifth starter, sophomore Michael Batchelor, will be the Tigers’ shooting guard. “He’s probably our best shooter from the 3-point line,” Amundsen said. “He brings us a little bit of toughness, driving ability. He’s tough for his size (5-foot-10), so I think he’s definitely earned that starting position.” Amundsen’s offensive system is uptempo, playing fast, pushing the ball offensively and pressing on defense. “We want to run and shoot, trap and double, we want to shoot a lot of threes and create space on that floor,” Amundsen said.

Millennium lost its opener to Red Mountain 62-48. The Tigers have a tough early season schedule, playing nine power-points games in 21 days before the holiday break. During the break, it doesn’t get any easier. The Tigers play in two out-of-state holiday tournaments—Tarkanian Classic December 20 to December 23 in Las Vegas, and the Rancho Mirage Invitational December 26 to December 30 in Palm Springs, California. “Our schedule is brutal coming out of the gate,” Amundsen said. “We don’t shy away from competition, including the two tournaments we have. In terms of records, we don’t have any expectations. We just expect our kids to go out there and play hard and show, win or lose, whatever we leave on the court. We’re going to be the hardest working team out there.” Amundsen said the tournament games are important for a pair of reasons. First, the Tigers will be at full strength after sophomore Isaiah Floyd returns from sitting out the mandatory half season because of the transfer rule. Second, the games will give the team experience against tough competition right before 6A region play. The winner of the region gets an automatic berth into the state tournament. “(Floyd) will be eligible at that time, and he’s a big piece to what we’re doing,” Amundsen said. “So, we’ll be at full strength in those tournaments, and that will prepare us for region play.” Millennium’s next game is at 7 p.m. Thursday at Agua Fria.

WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | DECEMBER 6, 2017

Cross country runners earn second-team all-state By Casey Pritchard

Andrew McCumber and Ryan out of 93 runners. His 10th place finish at Carr attend different high schools in state came in a field of 203. the same district, but they shared an “The neatest thing was seeing achievement at the Division III state they understand it’s about state, not cross country meet November 4 at sectionals,” Buckeye cross country Cave Creek Golf Course in Phoenix. coach Pat Maddux said. “He was McCumber, of Buckeye Union, and seventh in the sectional meet, then he Carr, of Estrella Foothills, finished 10th beat all six of the guys that beat him and 13th, respectively, at state, earning at section, which is really kind of nice. second-team, all-state recognition. It He ran his second-best time.” was a nice finish for the seniors. McCumber’s career best time was a “I was really excited because I was 16:44, which he accomplished at the ranked 27th in state and I ended up Desert Twilight meet earlier this season. passing 17 people to get 10th, so that was His best state time before this year was pretty cool,” McCumber said. an 18:13. Carr wanted to be the first Wolves “It was really good for him as an runner to earn a medal athlete. He’s been at at the state meet. CROSS COUNTRY state four years in a “From our school, row at cross country. no (boy) has ever He was at the state been on that podium before, so soccer championship two years ago and knowing I was the first one was really he’s been to state three times in track,” exciting because it’s never been done Maddux said. “That’s a lot of times to here,” Carr said. be at the state championships. It’s pretty McCumber covered the 5,000-meter impressive.” course in 16 minutes, 51 seconds. He Carr finished his state race in 16:56. said he was determined to do well No Estrella boys runner had ever because he hadn’t performed well placed in the top 50 at the state meet. previously at state. “My goal for that race was I want to get “At state, I haven’t really done well, and a medal, I want to be on that podium, I I was upset with that because it’s state and want to be recognized, so I just knew I had you should do well there,” McCumber to come out and run hard for it,” Carr said. said. “Not only that, but it was my senior Carr said his strategy for the course year and I felt really good and felt that I was to maintain his pace through the had to show what I could do.” first two big hills. McCumber’s finish marked the “Then, once I got over the second to second straight year a Buckeye runner last hill, pick up my pace there because medaled at state. Last year, Felix Rios then it’s only small, rolling hills and placed 13th, running a 16:46 on the I could run in for the finish and pass same course. people,” Carr said. McCumber also improved upon his That’s exactly what he did. Carr was time from the October 26 Section III meet, in the middle of a large group of runners where he ran a 17:53 on the 5,000-meter after the 2-mile mark, but broke free course at Rose Mofford Sports Complex from the pack toward the end of the in Phoenix. In that race, he was seventh race, gaining seven or eight positions. Carpet • Tile • Grout • Upholstery • Air Duct Cleaning • Commercial & Residential Cleaning

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Carr’s state time was more than a minute faster than last year, when he finished 91st. He improved across the board as a senior, learning to channel another gear. “For me, whether it’s cross country or track, anything, you can train as much as you want, but you’ll never be the best athlete until you learn what your body is capable of,” Carr said. “I finally figured out, even when I’m feeling tired, there’s always that much

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Goodyear will be home to a new recreation campus complete with an indoor recreation center, outdoor aquatics and a park. Design concepts will be presented from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Goodyear Library, 14455 W. Van Buren Street. For information, call 602-652-3000.

The West Valley View publishes on Wednesday. The 9 Days a Week calendar — a listing of entertainment events such as concerts, theatrical performances, events for schools, churches, county parks and nonprofit groups — runs every issue. Events must be open to the public to be considered and generally must be held within the View’s coverage area, which is south of Northern Avenue, west of Loop 101, plus all of Tolleson, extending to Estrella in the south and Tonopah in the west. Events such as concerts and theatrical performances that fall outside the View’s circulation area will be considered because there are no concert halls or theater venues within our boundaries. 9 Days a Week calendar items print on a space-available basis. The only way to guarantee that an item will print is to purchase an advertisement. Submissions must reach our office by 4 p.m. Wednesday to be considered for the following Wednesday publication. Submissions must be in writing and may be emailed to news1@westvalleyview.com or faxed to 623-935-2103.

DECEMBER

Wednesday

6 Children’s Community Choir

The Church at Litchfield Park offers a free music program for children in kindergarten through fifth grade. Grades three through five start at 5 p.m. and kindergarten through second grade begin at 5:30 p.m. at 300 N. Old Litchfield Road. For information, call 623935-3411.

Verrado Visionaries

Stop by the Verrado Grille at 4242 N. Golf Drive, Buckeye, to join

fellow businessmen in a West Valley networking group at 7 a.m. Wednesdays. For information, call 623-640-6268.

Lunch & Bunco

Toddler Storytime

Bring children to the Tolleson Public Library at 9555 W. Van Buren Street so they can hear picture books read aloud and play with other toddlers at 11 a.m. For information, call 623-936-2746.

The Avondale Civic Center Library at 11350 Civic Center Drive invites adults to bring a coffee mug and materials to join fellow crafters for needlework, knitting and crocheting at 10 a.m. For information, call 623-333-2602.

Friday

United Way Storytime (Ages 0-6)

Children can sing, listen to stories and craft at 1 p.m. at the Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Avenue, Avondale. The first 25 children will receive a free book to take home. For information, call 623-333-2601.

Bring an exercise mat and hand weights to a free class from 8 to 9 a.m. at the Dr. Saide Rec Center, 1003 E. Eason Avenue, Buckeye. For information, call 623-349-6350. The Goodyear Branch Library at 14455 W. Van Buren Street invites parents to bring their children through age 5 to a play group at 10:15 a.m. that builds children’s motor and social skills. Toys can be checked out and brought home. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Garden Lakes Community Garage Sales

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Saturday

CPR & First Aid Training

Master mouse skills, Microsoft Word, basic internet, email and more at 11 a.m. at the Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 Civic Center Drive. For information, call 623-333-2602.

Al-Anon Stepping Stones

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Race to the Runway

Buckeye’s fourth annual marathon, half-marathon, 10K, 5K and obstacle course will begin at 10 a.m. at the Buckeye Municipal Airport, 3000 S. Palo Verde Road. Proceeds will go to the City of Buckeye Youth Scholarship Fund. For information, visit buckeyemarathon.com.

Learn CPR and how to react in emergencies such as bleeding, shock and burns from 9 a.m. to noon at the Dr. Saide Recreation Center, 1003 E. Eason Avenue, Buckeye. Registration for this class is $35-$45. For information, call 623-349-6350.

Tartesso Community Park Bookmobile

The Bookmobile, a library on wheels, will be at East Tartesso Parkway, Buckeye, from 1 to 3 p.m.

One Lump or Two, Holiday Tea

Community Paws is hosting a special holiday English afternoon tea from 2 to 4 p.m. at The Center on Main, 4239 N. Village Street, Verrado, Buckeye. Take a break from the hustle and bustle this holiday season and indulge in this British tradition. Tickets are $20. For more information, visit communitypaws.org.

Veterans celebration

Glow on Monroe

Starting at 6:30 p.m., Historic Downtown Buckeye’s 14th annual Glow on Monroe will feature a light parade, a craft booth and photos with Santa at Buckeye Elementary School, 623 E. Monroe Avenue. For information, call 602-881-9111.

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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | DECEMBER 6, 2017 Visitors can get library cards to skilled trainers at 11:30 a.m. in a check out and return books. For pirate-themed exhibit at Wildlife World Zoo, 16501 W. Northern Avinformation, call 623-349-6300. enue, Litchfield Park. This show is Christmas in the Park free with admission. For informaThe Wigwam at 300 Wigwam Bou- tion, call 623-935-9453. levard, Litchfield Park, will host a free holiday event from 9 a.m. to 4 Al-Anon p.m. The event will feature marching Are you troubled by someone’s bands, parade, snow, children’s activ- drinking? Al-Anon is for you. The ities, Santa and live entertainment. group meets at 7:30 a.m. Sundays For information, call 623-935-9040. at the Litchfield Park First Baptist Church, 901 E Plaza Circle. Call 623Buckeye Marathon293-1038 for information.

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Book and a Craft

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Preschoolers Storytime

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Alateen

The Christ Presbyterian Church at 925 N. Sarival Avenue, Goodyear, hosts a weekly Al-Anon meeting at 7 p.m. Alateen allows teens affected by someone else’s drinking to share experiences, learn effective ways to cope with obstacles and support the friends and families of alcoholics. For information, call 623-882-0721.

Stay and Play

The Goodyear Library at 14455 W. Van Buren Street hosts lunch and Bunco from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is $15. To register, call 623-882-7525. The Tolleson Public Library at 9555 W. Van Buren Street invites preschool-age children to read books, sing songs and take part in activities at 11 a.m. For information, call 623-936-2746.

925 N. Sarival Avenue, Goodyear, hosts a weekly Al-Anon meeting at 7 p.m. Al-Anon seeks to support the friends and families of alcoholics. For information, call 623-882-0721.

See a free showing of The Polar Express at 6:45 p.m. at the Avondale City Hall Amphitheater, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive. Come at 5:30 for fun games before the movie showing. Families are invited to bring folding chairs or blankets. For information, call 623-333-2400.

Gift Wrapping Fundraiser

The Desert Labrador Retriever Rescue team will wrap gifts for the holidays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. outside of Barnes & Noble, 1446 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. Donations welcomed. For information, call 623-935-0128.

Sunday

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The VFW and American Legion are hosting a reception for war veterans at 1 p.m. at the Legion, 35 N. Dysart Road, Avondale. The event is free. Call 623-932-4960 for reservations.

Contemplative Prayer & Meditation

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church at 400 Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park, invites people desiring to deepen their meditation practice or try meditation for the first time to join them from 5 to 6 p.m. Sundays. All faiths are welcome. For information, call 623-935-3279.

Holiday Festival in the Park

Stop by the Goodyear Community Park at 3152 N. Litchfield Road from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a free event featuring a bounce house, face painting, over 40 vendors, KONA Ice, raffles and more. For information, call 623-882-7525.

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Stop by Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church’s Classroom C at 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, for the Hope support group from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The goal of the group is to provide help for those struggling with any mental disorder by sharing experiences and supporting others. For information, call 480-994-4407.

Divorce Support Group

DivorceCare will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays at the Christ Presbyterian Church, 925 N. Sarival Avenue, Goodyear. The group hopes to empower divorced and separated people to discover hope and healing with videos, a workbook, a trained facilitator and group discussion. The workbook is $15, and scholarships are available. For information, call 909-241-2516.

WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | DECEMBER 6, 2017 games including Quickie, Early Bird, Kids Support Group Double Action and a $1,000 proDivorceCare for Kids (DC4K) will gressive game. Come down to 35 N. meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays at the Christ Presbyterian Dysart Road, Avondale, to support Church, 925 N. Sarival Avenue, the area’s youth and veterans. For information, call 623-932-4960. Goodyear. The program allows healing for children 5 through 12 Buckeye Business who are struggling with the pain Connection of divorce and separation. Cost is Buckeye Chamber hosts the Buck$15, and scholarships are available. eye Business Connection from 7:15 For information, call 909-241-2516. to 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the ChamEON Business Meet-up ber office at 508 E. Monroe AveMeet fellow businessmen and nue. This group serves coffee and a light breakfast and networks with entrepreneurs to share ideas, ask business members in the commuquestions and receive advice at 6 p.m. at the Buckeye Library Coyote nity. Each week, there will also be a different guest speaker. For inforBranch, 21699 W. Yuma Road. For mation, call 623-386-2727. information, call 623-349-6354.

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West Valley Rock & Mineral Club

Join fellow rock hounds at 6:30 p.m. every second Tuesday at American Legion Post #53, 402 E. Narramore Avenue, Buckeye. For information, call 623-208-3230.

Wednesday

13 Latin Dance Aerobics

Craft it Up

Strengthen cardio fitness from 9 to 10 a.m. with a free dance class provided by the Dr. Saide Rec Center at 1003 E. Eason Avenue, Buckeye. For information, call 623-349-6350.

Join fellow crafters in this needlework/knitting/crochet group at 11 a.m. and work on new or current projects at Sam Garcia Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Avenue, Avondale. Be sure to bring materials and a coffee mug. For information, call 623-333-2601.

Tuesday

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More to Explore

Kids ages 6 to 12 can build structures, experiment, play games and make crafts at this interactive learning program, which runs from 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays at the Avondale Civic Center Library at 11350 Civic Center Drive. For information, call 623-333-2602.

Tabletop Gaming for Tweens & Teens

Bring a friend for fun games like Dutch Blitz, Set and Bananagrams at 3:30 p.m. at the Litchfield Park Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard.

and water will be provided. Registration is required. For information, call 623-882-7525.

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Holiday Fun with Santa

The Buckeye Coyote Branch Library at 21699 W. Yuma Road invites kids for a holiday story and visit from Santa at 5 p.m. For information, call 623-349-6300.

Thursday

Family Storytime (Ages 2-6)

Join other families for simple stories and plots that help develop literacy for children at 11:15 a.m. in the Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Avenue, Avondale. For information, call 623-333-2601.

Teen Volunteer Days (Ages 13-18)

Teens looking to meet new friends and volunteer for school credit can meet at the Avondale Civic Center Library’s Volunteer Days from 3 to 5 p.m. at 11350 Civic Center Drive. For information, call 623-333-2602. Stop by the Buckeye Downtown Library at 310 N. Sixth Street to pick up and read a copy of King Peggy by Peggielene Bartels before the library’s discussion at 1 p.m. For information, call 623-349-6300.

Stop by the Coyote Branch Library at 21699 W. Yuma Road, Buckeye, to pick up and read a copy of The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion before the library’s discussion at 2 p.m. For information, call 623-349-6300.

Code Club

STEAM Spot

The Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library at 495 E. Western Avenue, Avondale, holds an interactive program for kids interested in science, technology, engineering, art and math from 2 to 3 p.m. For information, call 623-333-2601.

Book Discussion Group

The Coyote Branch Library invites kids ages 8 to 12 to 21699 W. Yuma Road, Buckeye, at 5 p.m. to learn how to create video games and websites. Registration is required.

For information, call 602-652-3000.

Cards & Games

Come down to the Fire Station at the Goodyear Community Park at 3075 N. Litchfield Road to play favorite games including Sequence, Rummikub, Mexican Train and more from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Snacks

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In Stitches in Goodyear

Enjoy tea and coffee and meet fellow crafters and work on crochet, knitting or sewing projects. Come by the Goodyear Branch Library at 14455 W. Van Buren Street from 1:30 to 3 p.m. to join. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Toddler Time

Help prepare children ages 2-3 for reading through music, books, games and more from 11:15 a.m. to noon at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wig-

The Bookmobile, a library on wheels, will be at 26252 W. Desert Vista Boulevard, Buckeye, from 1 to 4 p.m. Visitors can get library cards and check out and return books. For information, call 623-349-6300.

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Meet fellow businessmen and learn about public speaking and pitching at 6:30 p.m. at the Buckeye Library Coyote Branch, 21699 W. Yuma Road. For information, call 623-349-6354.

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Nellie Narramore celebrates 100th birthday By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

Longtime Buckeye resident Nellie Narramore recently celebrated her 100th birthday with two parties. She had one party at her assisted living facility, and another hosted by daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Ed Gant. Narramore has three other daughters, Dolores (Paul) Watson, Glenna (Adolph) Pendergast and Irene (Duane) McCulley. She has 13 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, and 19 great-great grandchildren. Born in Palo Verde in 1917, Narramore and her husband, Glen, attended Buckeye Union High School.

They later married and owned a farm. “At the time, she had to iron four little girls’ dresses,” Gant said. “We wore dresses all the time.” Gant recalled when her mother had her ears pierced and Glen wasn’t pleased. “My dad told her it was the dumbest thing she had ever done,” she said. “He said if ears were meant to have holes, we would have been born with them.” Glen died 41 years ago at age 61. After he passed away, Narramore worked for a variety of school cafeterias, including Buckeye and Arlington elementary schools. She retired from Arlington Elementary

School when she turned 70. “She had no Social Security because she never worked,” Gant said. “My dad worked for farmers, so he didn’t get paid Social Security.” Gant said her mother is a joy to be around. “She’s very calm, very laid-back,” Gant said about her mother. “She has beautiful blue eyes. Last year, the Buckeye Library dedicated an evening and dinner for Buckeye pioneers. Mother was one of them.” Narramore is a lifelong member of Palo Verde Baptist Church, where her grandfather formerly pastored.

Nellie Narramore was recently honored by Buckeye Library. (Photo courtesy Gant family)

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Teen Konnect hosts Game Night Endangered white rhinos at Avondale Civic Center Library arrive at Wildlife World Zoo By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Three young white rhinos have arrived at Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park. The rhinos came from South Africa and will reside in the state-of-the-art rhino facility that is expected to open in 2018. The female rhinos will remain off exhibit while they acclimate and settle into their new home. Arizona’s climate Three endangered South African white rhinos are set lends itself to these animals for residence at Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari and provides them with a Park’s rhino facility, planned for a 2018 launch. (Photo perfect environment to flourish courtesy Wildlife World Zoo) and thrive, all the while being persecution of this species continues, an ambassador for their species. For the past 20 years, Wildlife World we will likely see the rhino go extinct Zoo has supplied in-kind support, staff within our lifetime.” Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari expertise, and thousands of dollars Park is located at 16501 W. Northern to local, national and international Avenue, Litchfield Park. It is open from organizations dedicated to the survival 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Aquarium exhibits of the world’s most endangered are open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission species. The entire rhino population is – $19.99 for children 3 to 12; $39.99 for at risk. At the start of the 20th century, those 13 and older – includes access to 500,000 rhinos roamed the wild. Today, the zoo, aquarium and safari park. For only 29,000 rhinos survive in the wild. more information, call 623-935-WILD With the rhino’s species survival (9453) or visit wildlifeworld.com. at stake, select rhino populations are being protected by armed guards instructed to “shoot on site” as a lastditch effort to preserve the iconic creatures. In South Africa, poachers kill three or more rhinos per day to meet the black-market demand for rhino horn, which is believed to be an aphrodisiac in some Asian cultures. All five living rhino species (black, white, greater one-horned- Sumatran and Javan) are in peril from poaching, forest loss and habitat conversion from human settlements encroaching on their habitats in Africa, Indonesia and India. Rhinos live in small, isolated populations that often cannot get together to breed. We Fix It Fast! We Fix It Right! In 2011, the western black rhino, a subspecies of the black rhino, was declared extinct due to poaching. The middle classes in China and Vietnam are increasingly able to afford rhino horn. 6 months Financing! This demand drives record poaching No Interest!! O.A.C. rates. Even in light of their fading population, poachers continuously break More Than 30 Years Experience into rhino orphanages and sanctuaries, Free Towing With Major Repair! and are targeting zoos to slaughter these We Can Help You With Transmission, Differentials, animals for their ivory, which is made Transfer Cases and Electrical Problems! We of nothing more than keratin – the same Specialize In all types of vehicles protein that makes up hair and nails. “It’s my hope that through education ANY MAJOR and awareness, we can work together REPAIR in the fight for the rhino’s survival – to CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFERS. guarantee a viable genetic population 630 N. Dysart Rd., Goodyear and ensure that no more rhino species 623-882-9113 go extinct,” said Mickey Ollson, the www.SuperDiscountAuto.com zoo’s director and founder. “If the

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Estrella resident hopes to bring peace with light show

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

For 30 years, Robert Sanda has decorated his home with thousands of Christmas lights. He doesn’t do it for bragging rights or personal satisfaction. He wants visitors to feel the same way he does about the holidays. “I believe the Christmas season is about celebrating Christ’s love for us,” said Sanda, as he finished installing the 30,000 lights. “There’s a feeling of love, joy and peace in the displays that I do. We need to eliminate the hatred and negativity in this world.” A retired Phoenix policeman, Sanda works on his displays for about eight months. He starts in January, building props like the Santa’s House that graces his yard at 13204 S. 176th Avenue, Goodyear, through New Year’s Eve. He spends October and November decorating his house. There’s a method to his madness. “I sync the lights with music,” said Sanda, whose twin brother decorates his Glendale home. “I want to make sure it makes sense. I don’t want part of the house flashing to the music for no reason.

Robert Sanda’s Santa’s Workshop light display took eight months to create and two months to set up at his Estrella home. (West Valley View photo by Jordan Christopher)

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Robert Sanda stands with his dog, Pepper, in front of his elaborate light display outside his Estrella home. (West Valley View photo by Jordan Christopher)

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Home Plate for the Holidays Families from throughout the Valley saw Santa and played in 40 tons of snow during Home Plate for the Holidays on December 2 at Goodyear Ballpark. The free, family-friendly event included the lighting of the Goodyear Christmas tree; performances by the Anderson Institute of Music; local vendors; stage performances; and a variety of activities for the kids. Admission and parking at the event were free. 1. Dancers from The Anderson Institute of Music perform to festive Christmas songs; 2. Xander Wiedrich, 9, of Avondale, plays in the snow; 3. AZ Balloon Lady Sara Ward wows kids with her party balloon skills at the Champs booth; 4. Noel, 4, plays in the fresh snow; 5. Mason Turrey, 7, of Phoenix, left, and Makenzy Bowers, 12, of Goodyear, smile as they ride a fast-spinning ride; 6. JD Wiedrich, 13, of Avondale, makes a snow angel; 7. Bridgett Dellosso, 12, holds on tight to a fast-spinning ride.

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Franklin Pierce students are making a difference By Kelly Potts

Physical therapy students from Franklin Pierce University in Goodyear took part in the recent “Make a Difference Day” by helping city officials beautify Wildflower Park. “This year around 40 students, both first and second year, painted hand railings at a local park,” said first-year student Samuel Curtis. The students spent three to four hours on the project, which was recommended by Goodyear officials. Make a Difference Day coincides with National Physical Therapy Day of Service. “This year we had the largest participation yet, with all 50 states and 56 countries involved,” said Keaton Ray, an outreach specialist for the National Physical Therapy Day of Service. “Over the past three years, we have had nearly 10,000 participants across the

globe participate.” FPU students have been involved in the community service for eight years, participating in a range of projects. Each year, students from the doctor of physical therapy program volunteer to coordinate service activities and provide their classmates with opportunities to make a difference. National Physical Therapy Day of Service was founded by Efosa Guobadia and Josh D’Angelo. “(I thought) What if, on the same day, clinicians, students and associated staff of the physical therapy profession volunteered in different communities around the world?” Guobadia said. In just two years, National Physical Therapy Day of Service has brought together nearly 8,000 volunteers from 42 countries.

Avondale’s Legacy Traditional School earns ‘A’ rating

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Legacy Traditional Schools recently revealed its Avondale location is one of three campuses to receive an “A” rating under the 2017 AzMERIT state assessments. The other two campuses given this prestigious grade are in Peoria and Surprise. “At Legacy Traditional Schools, we take great pride in helping students not just succeed, but exceed expectations,” said William Bressler, chief academic officer for Legacy Traditional Schools. “Our schools’ 2017 AzMERIT scores, and these Arizona Department of Education letter grades, are further proof that our curriculum, our instructional model and the delivery of instruction by highly effective teachers are essential ingredients in our proven formula for ongoing student academic achievement.” This is a high distinction for the charter schools, as these campuses fall within fewer than 16 percent of statewide K-8 schools to receive the grade, which is the highest possible. Student performance on the English language arts and mathematics segments of the standardized AzMERIT tests contribute to the distinction, so Legacy Traditional Schools could be considered more than deserving, as its students beat state averages in these categories by

double digits among every grade level. “Here at Legacy Traditional Schools, we pride ourselves on offering a rigorous, accelerated and well-rounded curriculum that challenges our students to aim high,” said Avondale Principal Kristen Smith. “This accomplishment is validation of these efforts – and more importantly, a high testament to the work of our awesome students, hardworking teachers and engaged Legacy families. They should all be proud.” Additionally, the 2017 AzMERIT results show the Avondale location as the highest rated K-8 charter school in Arizona. When looking beyond just charter, however, it ranked fourth upon including district schools in the list. Placing only behind Kyrene de la Miranda School in the Kyrene Elementary District, Sunset Elementary School in the Cartwright Elementary District and Wildflower School in the Avondale Elementary District, Legacy Traditional Schools’ Avondale campus earned 27.01 in proficiency, 47.05 in growth, 10 in ELL, and 10 in acceleration/readiness. This accumulates a total of 94.06 out of 100 possible points for the school, building on the continued distinctions earned by Legacy Traditional Schools.

Franklin Pierce University physical therapy students helped paint railings at Wildflower Park in Goodyear as part of a beautification project. (Photo courtesy Franklin Pierce University)

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Solicitation Number: PVVI-0002- 17 Type of Solicitation: Invitation to Bid Buyer Name: Troy Mortensen, please email for info on how to obtain bid package. Buyer Cell Number: 602-809- 6134 Buyer Fax Number: 480-718- 8880 Buyer E-Mail: tmortensen@sunbeltholdings.com Owner Address: RP PV VI LLC 6720 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 250 Scottsdale, AZ 85253 Description: Indian School Rd and Cotton Lane – Sewer, Water, and Dry Utility Improvements Notice is hereby given that RP PV VI LLC is accepting sealed bids to secure a qualified Contractor for the installation of approximately one mile of underground utilities. The project is located on Indian School Rd. west of SR303 and Cotton Lane in Goodyear Arizona. Pre-Bid Conference: Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting Thursday, December 21, 2017 at 10:00 am PV303 Construction Offices – NWC of Indian School Rd. and SR303, Goodyear, AZ 85395 Solicitation Due Date: Tuesday, January 18, 2018 at 11:00 am PV303 Construction Offices - NWC of Indian School Rd. and SR303, Goodyear, AZ 85395 PUBLISHED: West Valley View, December 6, 13, 2017 / 9574

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PURSUANT TO ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES SECTIONS 9-462.04 et seq., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission and City Council will be holding separate public hearings at the dates and times set forth above, in the place specified above, at which times and place all interested persons will have an opportunity to appear and be heard in relation to the following: ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT These are public hearings before the Planning Commission and the City Council to review and solicit public input on application PL-170217, a City initiated request to amend Avondale Zoning Ordinance Section 1 (Administration and Procedures), Section 2 (Residential Districts), Section 3 (Commercial Districts), Section 4 (Employment Districts), Section 5 (Special Districts), Section 7 (Supplementary Regulations), Section 8 (Parking), Section 9 (Signs), Section 11 (Public Art), and Section 12 (Landscape, Walls, and Fences). The proposed amendment revises language and standards to address development and industry trends, modifies use listings in the Commercial and Special Districts, and allows for general housekeeping and clerical corrections. The proposal also institutes standards for small cell wireless facilities as required by State of Arizona legislation and establishes a requirement for City Capital Improvement Projects to incorporate a public art component. A full list of proposed amendments can be reviewed online at the following link: http://www.avondaleaz.gov/government/departments/development-engineering- services More information regarding this proposal may be obtained by contacting the City of Avondale Planning Division located at 11465 W. Civic Center Dr., Suite 110, Avondale, Arizona. Written comments on the request may be submitted to the Planning Division for consideration by the Planning Commission and City Council. If you have any questions concerning this request, please contact Robert Gubser, AICP, with the Avondale Planning Division at (623) 333-4015. Published in the West Valley View and West Valley Business December 6, 2017 / 9591

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Gary A Norris, PO BOX 547, Preston, WA 98050. 425-7655721 X Self, with out a lawyer LETTERS OF APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND ACCEPTANCE OF APPOINTMENT AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Case No. PB2017-002853 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF MARICOPA In the Matter of the Estate of, James Carol Norris (an Adult) LETTERS OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Gary A. Norris is appointed as Personal Representative of this Estate without restriction except as follows. Michael Jeanes, Clerk /s/ Pacific, Deputy Clerk. ACCEPTANCE OF APPOINTMENT I accept the duties of Personal Representative of the Estate of the abovenamed person who has died and do solemnly swear that I will perform the duties as Personal Representative according to law. DATED: August 12, 2017 /s/ Gary A Norris State of Washington; County of King. Subscribed and sworn to or affirmed before me this: August 12, 2017. Gary A Norris /s/ Christina M Schaefer Deputy Clerk or Notary Public PUBLISHED: West Valley View and West Valley Business, November 29, December 6, 13, 2017 / 9423

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 21, 2017 6:00 PM CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 16, 2018 7:00 PM CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11465 W. CIVIC CENTER DRIVE AVONDALE, AZ 85323 PURSUANT TO ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES SECTIONS 9-462.04 et seq., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission and City Council will be holding separate public hearings at the dates and times set forth above, in the place specified above, at which times and place all interested persons will have an opportunity to appear and be heard in relation to the following: REZONING These are public hearings before the Planning Commission and the City Council to review and solicit public input on application PL-170042, a request by Rose Law Group pc, to rezone approximately 60.6 acres of vacant land located at the northeast corner of 119th Avenue and Encanto Boulevard from RR-43 (Rural Residential) to PAD (Planned Area Development). The proposed PAD allows for development of a 217-lot single-family residential community featuring lots sizes of 6,000 and 7,200 square feet, 20 percent open space, a network of pedestrian trails, tot lots, lighted walkways, and other open space amenities. Information regarding these applications may be obtained by contacting the City of Avondale Planning Division located at 11465 W. Civic Center Dr., Suite 110, Avondale, Arizona. Written comments on the request may be submitted to the Planning Division for consideration by the Planning Commission and City Council. If you have any questions concerning this request, please contact Rick Williams with the Avondale Planning Division at (623) 333-4018. Published in the West Valley View and West Valley View Business December 6, 2017 / 9619

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE City of Avondale Request for Proposals Polygraph Services RFP HR 18-037 The City of Avondale is issuing this Request For Proposals seeking proposals from qualified, licensed firms interested in providing polygraph services. A Pre-Submittal Conference is scheduled for Wednesday, December, 20, 2017 2:00 PM at the Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center, Avondale, Arizona 85323. All questions must be in writing and are due no later than Friday, December, 22, 2017 This meeting is not mandatory. Responses must be received by Wednesday, January, 3, 2018 3:00 PM (Phoenix Local Time) and should be directed to: City Clerk, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Suite 200, Avondale, Arizona 85323 or hand delivered to the City Clerk's office. All response packets must be sealed and clearly marked as follows in the lower left hand corner of the mailing envelope: Polygraph Services RFP HR 18-037 The City is not responsible for the pre-opening of, post opening of, or the failure to open, a response packet that is not properly addressed or identified. Request for Proposal Packets will be available for pick-up at Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale, Arizona 85323 or download at www.avondaleaz.gov/departments/finance-budget/procurement. Information regarding this Request for Proposals opportunity may be obtained by contacting the Procurement Officer, Marsha Chavez at (623) 333-2033 The City of Avondale will endeavor to ensure every way possible that disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE) shall have every opportunity to participate in providing materials/services without being discriminated against on grounds of race, religion, sex, age, or natural origin. DBE businesses are encouraged to submit on this solicitation. Publish: West Valley View and West Valley View Business December 6 and 13, 2017 / 9599

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OBITUARIES SMSGT (Ret.) Richard "Rick" DeVlaeminck SMSGT (Ret.) Richard "Rick" DeVlaeminck passed away December 1, 2017 at the age of 73. Rick was born in Mankato, Minnesota in 1944 and grew up in nearby Madison Lake. He proudly served in the Air Force 21 years in ever-increasing responsibilities. After Rick retired from the Air Force, he continued making his home in the West Valley, primarily Avondale. He was a successful businessman with a passion for old Chevy trucks and building hot rods. Rick leaves behind his wife Ann; siblings Carol Haley (Dennis), Gary DeVlaeminck, Sue Schaub, Deb McQueen (John), and Nancy Johnson (Duane); children Rick DeVlaeminck and Kim Heffington (John); grandchildren Iain and Tatum Heffington; stepson Joe Morgan; many beloved nieces and nephews; and many, many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Peter and Maria, infant sister Jeanne, brother-in-law Wally Schaub, his first love, Sandy DeVlaeminck, and sister-in-law Brenda DeVlaeminck. Services are pending at Holy Cross Mortuary. For more information, see http://www.hccfh.org/obituary/

PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF AVONDALE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 21, 2017 6:00 PM CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 16, 2018 7:00 PM CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11465 W. CIVIC CENTER DRIVE AVONDALE, AZ 85323 PURSUANT TO ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES SECTIONS 9-462.04 et seq., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission and City Council will be holding separate public hearings at the dates and times set forth above, in the place specified above, at which times and place all interested persons will have an opportunity to appear and be heard in relation to the following: GENERAL PLAN TEXT AMENDMENT These are public hearings before the Planning Commission and the City Council to review and solicit public input on application PL-17-0201, a request by Ms. Carolyn Oberholtzer, Bergin, Frakes, Smalley, and Oberholtzer, PLLC, for approval of a General Plan Text Amendment redefining what constitutes a Major General Plan Map Amendment for Planned Area Developments (PADs) over 80 gross acres in size. Currently, any change in non-residential land use categories in 80+ acre PADs is processed as a Major General Plan Amendment. If approved, the proposed text would allow any change to the Education or Open Space/Parks land use categories within 80+ acre PADs to be processed as a Minor General Plan Amendment. Information regarding these applications may be obtained by contacting the City of Avondale Planning Division located at 11465 W. Civic Center Dr., Suite 110, Avondale, Arizona. Written comments on the request may be submitted to the Planning Division for consideration by the Planning Commission and City Council. If you have any questions concerning this request, please contact Ken Galica with the Avondale Planning Division at (623) 333-4019. Published in the West Valley View on December 6, 2017 / 9420

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Captain Michael G. Smith Captain Michael G. Smith, 69, died after a 9 year battle with brain cancer, November 22, 2017 in Litchfield Park, Arizona. He was a 30 year Veteran committed, dedicated, respected, and a thoughtful person; a true Officer and a Gentleman. Michael is survived by his wife, Agnes Ann â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aggieâ&#x20AC;? of 43 years; sons Gregory and Kyle; daughter LeAnn. Captain Smith will be laid to rest at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

Thomas Leldon Hice Thomas Leldon Hice passed in Buckeye on November 25th, 2017. He was born in Lauderdale County, Alabama on December 18, 1939 to Dan Thomas and Myrtle Alexander Hice. After years driving for others he started his own business, Hice Hay Sales. He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters and one brother. Thomas is survived by his wife Roxie; three sons, Dan (Bethany), James (Jodi), Michael (Debra); two daughters Tammy (David) and Carol; 11 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. six brothers Frank (Patty), Doyce, Royce, Charles (Kim), Doug (Nan), Jimmy (Angie); sister Brenda; many nieces and nephews. Services were held December 1, 2017 at Gantleys Funeral Home. Graveside Buria was at Louis B Hazelton Memorial Cemetery.

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Reyes Medrano Reyes Medrano passed away on November 16, 2017 at the age of 68. He was born on January 6, 1949 in Phoenix, Arizona and raised in Tolleson. A man of great character, Reyes was incredibly kind, dignified, caring, and generous. His philosophy was that the heart's capacity to love is unlimited and will grow to accommodate all who enter it. He lived life to the fullest as a family man, cherished friend, teacher, mentor, coach, athlete, world traveler, barber, and Chicano activist/leader who fought for affirmative action and bilingual education. Reyes served on the Tolleson City Council and the Tolleson Elementary School District board in the late 1970s. He is greatly missed by his family and his many friends whom he considered family. Many of us consider Reyes to be the kindest person we've known. He is remembered for always offering a helping hand, a thoughtful perspective and advice, a humorous anecdote, and providing love and support in any way he could. As his family, friends, and thousands of students can attest, he made it a mission to encourage scores of people to stay in school and reap the benefits of a strong education. Reyes is survived by his wife, Francia Parmenter, and her children and grandchildren, his children, Reyes Jr. (Elisa), Juan (Dani), Hubert, Manuel, Zanya, Adriana and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Candelario and Rita Medrano and his sisters, Julia Villarreal, Vicki Trejo, and Maria Elena Medrano. A celebration of his life was held on December 2, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at King of Kings Church, 3095 N. 140th Ave., Goodyear, AZ with a reception immediately following. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Reyes' name to the Hispanic Leadership Forum for student scholarships at P. O. Box 371, Avondale, AZ 85323. Condolences can be left at www.ThompsonFuneralChapel.com.

Brian Keith Sell Brian Keith Sell, age 41 of Payson, formerly of Waddell, died November 27, 2017. He was born October 30, 1976 in Phoenix to James and LaDonna Sell. He is survived by his daughters, Kayla Carpenter; Brooke Sell; son, Colton Sell; father, James Sell; sister, Valerie (Warner) Lamb; and brothers, Brent and Todd Warner, David Sell. He was preceded in death by his mother, LaDonna Sell and brother Jamie Sell. A visitation will take place on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, AZ 85338. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, December 7, 2017 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 19322 W. Indian School Road, Litchfield Park, AZ. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, 9925 W Thomas Rd, Avondale, AZ 85392. Condolences for the family may be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Chapel in Goodyear, AZ.

Tony Ray Gallardo

Tony Ray Gallardo, 31, of Avondale, unexpectedly passed away on November 22, 2017 in Goodyear, Arizona. He is survived by his parents Leonard Gallardo, Maria Gallardo, two siblings Ali & Michael & his grandparents Manuela Ortiz and Manuela Padilla. Tony attended St. John Vianney Catholic Church and loved Nascar. Visitation was held at 9:30am on Friday December 1, 2017 at St. John Vianney Catholic church, Rosary and Funeral Mass to follow at 10:30am with burial to take place at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery at 12:30pm. Condolences may be made at www.Avenidasfuneralchapel.com

Lorraine Edna Held Lorraine Edna Held, devoted follower of Jesus Christ, wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on November 16, 2017. Lorraine is survived by her sons and daughters Tim, Mark, Lori and Lisa, one grandson, Jake, son in laws Scott and John, her sister Dorothy and husband Don, niece Peggy and husband John. Services were held December 4th, 2017 and her interment will be with her husband Roger, at the Arizona National Memorial Cemetery.

Charles "Ed" Clarke

Charles "Ed" Clarke, age 76 of Litchfield Park, AZ died November 26, 2017 from complications of Parkinson’s Disease Dementia as a result of exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam. He was born December 1, 1940 in Jackson, MS to Cyrus Augustus and Louise Smith

Clarke. He served in the US Air Force from 1963-1983 as a fighter pilot achieving the rank of Lt. Colonel. Ed is survived by his wife of 50 years, Heather Clarke; sons, Tim and Dan Clarke; five grandchildren, Anthony, Misti, Vivian, Jesse and Simon Clarke and one great grandchild, Chloe Clarke. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, December 9, 2017 at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 17450 N. Avenue of the Arts Blvd, Surprise, AZ 85378. The family suggests that donations be made to Mohammad Ali Parkinson’s Center, 240 W. Thomas #302, Phoenix, AZ 85013. Condolences for the family may be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Chapel in Goodyear, AZ.

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Bernard Jerome Babcock Bernard Jerome Babcock, 73, of Goodyear, AZ died November 25, 2017 in Goodyear, AZ. He was born November 3, 1944 to Bernard C. Babcock and Marjorie Tefft in Fostoria, Ohio. Bernie is survived by his wife Linda Eileen Babcock; daughter Amy Jo Babcock; son Bernard J. Babcock, Jr.; sister Pamela Costello; brother David Gilman; and one grandchild. A memorial service were held November 30, 2017 at First Baptist Church in Sun City West. In honor of Bernard Jerome Babcock, donations can be made to First Baptist Church, Sun City West building fund or the New Life Center. Condolences can be left at www.ThompsonFuneralChapel.com.

Harold Wayne Porter

Harold Wayne Porter, 87, of Litchfield Park, AZ passed away November 26, 2017. He was born in Higden, Arkansas on February 3, 1930 to Mitchell and Oneta Porter. He is survived by his sons, Darryl Wayne Porter and Curtis Wayne Porter (Kerri); grandchildren, Dominique (Justin) Unverzagt, Samantha Porter, and Curtis Grant Porter; great granddaughter, Anastasia Unverzagt; and brother, Dewey Porter of Scottsdale, AZ. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Barbara Jean Porter and his sister, Doris Ahrens of Kansas City, KS. Following graduation from Arizona State University, Mr. Porter served two years in the United States Air Force followed by 28 years in the Air Force reserves, retiring as a colonel. He spent 36 years in education including 24 years as superintendent of Agua Fria Union High School District (1966 - 1990). This was followed by 16 years as Executive Director of the Arizona School Administrators Association, (ASA). The executive board named the association office building the Harold W. Porter ASA office building. While superintendent of Agua Fria, Mr. Porter was elected to serve as President of the AASA Century Club, (the membership was comprised of two superintendents from each state.) In college Mr. Porter was Vice President of the student body, President of the Blue Key National Honorary fraternity and played baseball. He was a member of the ROTC and Delta Chi fraternity. He was selected by the alumni association to chair the "52" class reunion. During Harold's leadership roles as a school principal, superintendent and association executive director he enjoyed unconditional support from his loving wife Barbara. Barbara taught for 34 years, the last 22 at Litchfield Elementary. This was followed by six years at Grand Canyon College; together they gave 86 years to education. A visitation was held from 6:45 - 9:00 pm, Friday, December 1, 2017 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, AZ 85338. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 am, Friday, December 15, 2017 at The Church at Litchfield Park, 300 N Old Litchfield Rd, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340. Condolences for the family may be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Chapel.

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OBITUARIES Mariano ”Rick” V. Manriquez

Mariano ”Rick” V. Manriquez, age 91, passed away peacefully at home in Litchfield Park, AZ, Friday, November 17, 2017. He was born April 16, 1926 in Humboldt, AZ to Higinio and Manuela (Villacaña) Manriquez and was the sixth of nine children born. Mariano graduated valedictorian from the ninth grade in Clemenceau and was the salutatorian of the Clarkdale High School class of 1944. After graduation he enlisted in the Army Air Corps. While in basic training he joined five fellow recruits who called themselves The Gospel Team and would go out and share the gospel of Jesus Christ. The Army sent him to Guam for further training, but before he finished his training the war ended and he was honorably discharged. Using the G.I. bill he enrolled in the University of Arizona and graduated in 1951 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He leaves behind his beloved wife Emma (Bátrez) Manriquez; son, Rick Manriquez and his wife Cheryl of Federal Way, WA; daughter, Julie Rataezyk and her husband Jack of Litchfield Park, AZ; daughter, Jean Manriquez of Kent, WA; and son, Dean Manriquez and his wife Marcela of Irvine, CA. He enjoyed spending time with his 6 grandchildren Alex Rataezyk, Brandt Rataezyk, Gilbert Rataezyk, Cole Rataezyk, Paloma Manriquez and Ivana Manriquez. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Guadalupe Ochoa, Cecilia Anisa, Ysmael Manriquez, Honorato Manriquez, Maria Eliza Manriquez, Carmen Manriquez, Helen Kallenback, and Jimmy Manriquez. A memorial service will be held at 11 am on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at The Church at Litchfield Park, 300 N. Old Litchfield Park, AZ 85340. The family suggests that donations be made to World Vision. Condolences can be left at www.ThompsonFuneralChapel.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Chapel in Goodyear, AZ.

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Robert “Lincoln“ King, CW0-3, 78, of Buckeye, AZ, died November 22, 2017 in Buckeye. He was born February 16, 1939 to Eugene and Mary King in Long Beach, CA. Robert graduated from Southern Illinois University with a BS in Occupational Education. He retired from the US Navy in 1980 after 23 years of meritorious service. A veteran of the Vietnam war, he received numerous commendation medals including the Bronze Star. As part of his service, Robert served in the elite Special Forces as a Navy SEAL, Underwater Demolition Team 13 and fulfilled his childhood dream of making a difference to his country by serving in the military. He was a member of the VFW, DAV and the UDT-SEAL Association. Robert is survived by his wife Patti Ann King; sons Robert King Jr., Michael King, James King, step-son John Francis; sister Anita L. Batz, brother-in- law Charles Batz and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Committal services will be held at 10:30 am on Tuesday, December 5th at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd in Phoenix, AZ. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the VFW, Disabled American Veterans (DAV) or the UDT Seal Association Inc at: 1619 D Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23459 or call 757.363.7490, ext.203 Condolences to the family can be left at www.ThompsonFuneralChapel.com.

Sally "Sarah" Card Trueblood Lentz Sally "Sarah" Card Trueblood Lentz, 82, of Peoria, Arizona passed away on November 26, 2017. She was born in Lima, Ohio to the late Ralph and June Card on July 26, 1935. Sarah's life was Christ centered. She travelled as a missionary to many countries including Spain, Korea, China and the island of Vanuatu, was a Staff Writer for Christ for the Nations & University of the Nations and studied Pastoral Leadership at CFNI. Her educational experience included Phoenix Union High School graduate, Grand Canyon University graduate as well as attending AZ College of the Bible and Glendale Community College. Sarah is survived by her 5 children: D. Liana Trueblood Hinds Heaton, Sharanne Trueblood Hornburg Lee (Brad), Christi Trueblood Janco, Katherine Trueblood Carter Clucas (Jeff) and John David Trueblood (Sumika), grandchildren: Nicholas Hinds (Marianne), Christopher Hinds, Bethany Hornburg Barnes, Charles "Chip" Hornburg III (Whitney), Matthew T Hornburg, Aaron Carter (Andrea), Malisa Trueblood and Elika Trueblood as well as 14 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her spouse Gary Lentz, parents Ralph and June Card and sister Marilyn Card Huron Roberts. A Visitation will be held on Friday, December 8, 2017 from 5-8 pm at Heritage Funeral Chapel, 6830 W Thunderbird Rd, Peoria AZ 85381. A Funeral Service will be held on, Saturday December 9, 2017 at 11:00 am also at Heritage Funeral Chapel. A graveside interment will follow at Arrowhead Memorial Gardens 21000 N 75th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85308. Thank you for your dedication to our family and investing in us, your children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. We love you.

Harry Charles Misener Harry Charles Misener, 59, of Goodyear, AZ passed away on November 25, 2017 in Goodyear, AZ. He was born March 2, 1958 to Harry Misener and Eileen McAfee in Highland Park, MI. He is survived by his loving wife Jayne Griffith Misener; son Matthew Misener (Jennifer); 3 granddaughters (Braelynn, Melanie and Bailee); mother Eileen McAfee-Misener; siblings Patty (Ron) Kurylo, Pam Misener, Mary Misener Harms, Shelly Misener; and Mike (Char) Misener; father-in-law Marcus Mack; sisters and brothers-in-law Debbie Griffith (Rick Rice), Kathy Griffith Thompson, Tom Griffith (Lori), Mike Griffith (Toni), and John Griffith (Kim); 9 nieces, 6 nephews, 4 great nieces, and 5 great nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Harry Joseph Misener and grandparents Alice and Joseph McAfee and Marion and Harry Misener. Harry served in the US Navy from 1976-1980 as a Morse Collection Specialist/Crypto-logic Tech Operator/Analyst where he received the National Defense Service Medal. He also served for 21 years with the Westland, MI Police Department as a Sergeant, field training officer, and D.A.R.E. officer, and as the Director of Training for Shooter’s World in Phoenix. Most of all, Harry will be remembered for being a loving husband, father, son, brother, friend, hockey coach, and mentor. A first Memorial Service was held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at the Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Rd, Goodyear, AZ 85338 with a reception to follow from 3:00-5:00 pm at the Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church hall, 918 S. Litchfield Rd, Goodyear. A second Memorial Service and reception will be held from 12:00-3:00 pm on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at the Bova VFW Hall, 6440 N. Hix Rd, Westland, MI 48185. Condolences and memories can be left at www.ThompsonFuneralChapel.com. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Thompson Funeral Chapel and will be made in Harryʼs memory to charitable organizations that were close to his heart.

Daniel Joseph Karas

Daniel Joseph Karas, Jr., age 58 of Surprise, AZ died November 20, 2017 in Sun City, AZ. He was born March 5, 1959 in Oak Park, IL to Daniel Joseph Karas, Sr. and Shirley A. Karas. He is survived by his wife, Joanne Lynn Karas; daughter, Maryellen M. (Matthew) Turner; grandchild, Bradley W. Turner, sister-in-law, Colleen (Patrick) Murphy, and their children, Kathleen, Shannon and Ryan; sister-in-law Phyllis Santi and her children, Elyse, Elizabeth, and Christopher; mother, Shirley Karas; sister, Anita Voss; and brother, David Karas. He was preceded in death by his father, Daniel Joseph Karas, Sr. and brother-in-law, Robert Santi. A memorial service was held at 10:00 am, Saturday, December 2, 2017 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, AZ 85338. The family suggests that donations be made to the American Heart Association. Condolences for the family may be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com.

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Sidewalk Patio Driveway

ELECTRIC

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480-755-5818

ESTABLISHED IN 2006 Providing service to people, not just machines.

Concrete

SUPERCHARGED

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any total work performed $

& Pavers

not a licensed contractor

Minuteman Home Ser vices

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WEST VALLEY BUSINESS

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HANDYMEN

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T H E H A N DYM E N

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HANDYMAN

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Over 25 Years Construction Experience

Family Owned & Operated In Arizona Since 1977 www.demersglass.com

(623) 878-1180

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ROC# CR65 090690D

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LANDSCAPING

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100

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602-635-0011

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Not a licensed contractor

Residential & Commercial, Big Properties

Professional Handyman

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Not a licensed contractor

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Licensed, Bonded, Insured • ROC 209166

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602.301.3429

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Family Owned & Operated

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HANDYMAN

602-931-0904

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DESIGN

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Armando Felix (602)460-7100

Not a licensed contractor

Interior & Exterior Bonded & Insured ROC #123818

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623-972-9150 623-695-3390

Bob

PAINTING

ERIC SAUNDERS

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MOBILE:

602-722-7696

Licensed, Bonded & Insured

ROC Lic. #170982

PAINTING

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SOL

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vistadelsollandscape@q.com

Uriel 623-297-0114

LANDSCAPING

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www.abracadabralandscape.com

623-594-2773

Residential & Commercial Contractor • ROC 200780

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We Are State Licensed and Reliable! Free Estimates • Senior Discounts

480-338-4011

ROC#309706

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1 Buckeye Plumbing Valley Wide Service

Minuteman Home Ser vices

Interior & Exterior

FREE ESTIMATES

Jeff R. Saunders

623-266-9798 602-826-3969 Mobile

623-386-0710

• Water Heaters • Slab Leaks

From a drip to a repipe Your West Valley Plumber Residential/Commercial

Sr & Military

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Credit Cards Accepted ROC Lic. #143502 & Bonded

Licensed • Bonded • Insured • ROC Lic #138051

PAINTING

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10% OFF

any total work performed ANYTHING PLUMBING

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623-322-9100

• Garbage disposal • Bathrooms

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480-755-5818

PIGEON CONTROL

PLUMBING

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24 hour Service (No Extra $)

Senior & Military Discounts

Drain Cleaning with Guarantee Water Heaters Installed starting at $

695

FREE ESTIMATES

Family Locally Owned & Operated 20 Years Experience Complimentary Plumbing Inspection with Any Repair

623-299-7111 Licensed • Bonded • Insured

Remodel • All Repairs Cleaning SVC “No Nonsense” www.triplerpool.com Licensed Contractor ROC C-37-120135 • ROC C-05-159059

“1 Call & We Do It All”

triplerpool@gmail.com

623-935-9221

Built Stronger to Last Longer

REMODELING

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(602)291-1801

No Contracts • Payment Plans

234804 & 234805

LICENSED, BONDED, INSURED • REFERENCES • ROC 121414

PLUMBING

REMODELING

MIKE MORAN PLUMBING LLC

Senior Citizen Discount 20 Years Experience Licensed • Bonded • Insured

623-293-7095 623-293-7095 License #ROC209589

All types of roofing! Re-Roofs New Roofs • Repairs

FREE ESTIMATES! 26 Years Experience in the Valley! ROC Lic. #133241 • Bonded • Insured

ROC#273001 • 0 STRIKES • INSURED & BONDED

AZ MAD Heating & Cooling

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35.00 CHECK-UP

New Roofs & Reroofs Kitchens Concrete Flooring

Painting & More

ROC#212627

35 Years Experience in the Valley

FREE ESTIMATES

623-293-2648

ROOFING

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FREE Estimates Why Settle With the Rest When You Have The Best!

Monsoon Specials

with Plumbing Inspection

Senior & Military Discounts

623-299-2637 Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC#216918 • 216982

15% OFF

(623) 582-4477

www.yoursoncontracting.com Licensed •Bonded • Insured • ROC#223524

Rainbow Storage Truck, RV & Boat Storage 4 Acres Gated • Locked

Wayne Karstetter Cell: 208-481-2000 7331 S. Rainbow Rd. Buckeye, AZ 85326

FREE

TREE SERVICES

602-743-3175 www.almeidaroofing.com

Lawn Care

• Tree Trimming

• Weed Removal/Spray • One-Time Cleanup

Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC # 215758

Specializing in LARGE TREE TRIMMING Antonio or Laura 623.206.3403

STORAGE

UPHOLSTERY

Accepting all major credit cards. Licensed & Insured

623-522-9322

Insulated concrete sheds that double as a safe house

& Design Studio

29 SERVICE CALL

STORAGE

All Types of Roofing

ESTIMATES!!!!!

All Plumbing Repairs

Phoenix Metro Area

Family Owned & Operated Not afraid to work weekends Get out of the crowd and join the family!

EstrellaCustomDesigns.com

New Roofs All Repairs & Coatings Total Rubber Roof Systems Same Day Service All Work Guaranteed Residential & Commercial

Same Day Service

24 HR. EMERGENCY SERVICE

Repairs, Coatings, Walk Decks Home New Build or Renovate Additions Garages Patios

NO EXTRA $$$ FOR AFTER RS, WEEKENDHSOU HOLIDAYS!OR

623-535-8000

ROC#286561

Your West Valley Plumber

For All Your Plumbing Needs

We raise the roof with our quality, service and value!

Estrella Custom Designs

602-422-3648 602-422-3648

PIGEON REMOVAL

602-622-2859 623-936-5775

ROOFING

• Leaks

Plumbing & Drain Cleaning

AIR CONDITIONING

ROOFING

• Water heaters

HAMILTON & HAMILTON

AS LOW AS $45 PER ISSUE ASK US HOW!

Inc.

Drywall Repair/Texture Matching Acoustic Ceiling Removal Cabinets’ & Power Washing

beginning at

5,200 for 9'x13'

Customizable. Installed in one day. Built within HOA regulations. Contact Castle Rock Homes

623.935.5004

FREE Estimates

Commercial & Residential Expert Custom Upholstery Since 1976

DAVID’S UPHOLSTERY (623)

872-3047

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LOWEST TA XES IN THE VALLEY ONLY 3 LEFT!

JONES HOLIDAY SPECIAL

2017 FORD MUSTANG COUPES

22,925 0

Certified Pre-Owned

MANY WITH LIMITED LIFETIME POWERTRAIN PROTECTION!

2011 FORD FIESTA SE

#17636A Clean, Low Miles

2007 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT

#P7595B Low Price Pickup

9,975

2004 FORD F-150 XLT

#17427A 4x4, Low Low Miles

for

72mo.

FIRST TIME BUYERS / BANKRUPTCY BAD CREDIT / NO CREDIT

THIS WEEK’S SERVICE SPECIALS

Our Experienced team of financing professionals are here to help.

#P7613 Awesome Gas Saver

8,975

2014 FORD FOCUS SE

#18022A Black, Very nice, Low miles

#17195A Very Clean

9,875

2014 KIA OPTIMA LX

10,896

#T7620 Sporty, Low Miles

13,875

5,875

$ #17152B Nice AZ SUV .................................................................

2008 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY

6,975

$ #17614B Limited, Nice Van .........................................................

2011 HONDA FIT SPORT

7,875

$ #X7638 Excellent Condition AZ Car............................................

2007 TOYOTA SEQUOIA LIMITED

9,875

$ #17473A Very Nice 4x4 ...............................................................

2010 TOYOTA VENZA

#17565A Nice 1 Owner ...........................................................

10,975

14,775

2012 DODGE RAM 1500

15,875

2006 NISSAN XTERRA

#17529A 1 Owner, Crew Cab Work Truck

#X7527A Low Low Miles

11,775

#P7421A Super Nice ...............................................................

2012 GMC TERRAIN SLE-1

#17584A 1 Owner, Low Miles.................................................

2014 FORD ESCAPE SE

#X7566A Eco Boost SE ............................................................

2011 DODGE CHARGE RT

#P7520A Sporty, 1 Owner, RT ................................................

2016 HYUNDAI TUCSON SE

#P7531A 1 Owner, Very Nice...................................................

11,875

11,975

13,875

15,475

15,775

#P7537A Super Nice, Only 41k Miles

77.77*

• Diesel Oil Change • Tire Rotation and Pressure Check

• Brake Inspection • Multi-Point Inspection

• Fluid Top-Off • Battery Test • Filter Check • Belts and Hoses Check

TUNE-UP

Remove and replace spark plugs. Set timing. Inspect parts. All makes and models.

14,675 $

2012 ACURA TL AUTO

16,775

2014 BUICK ENCORE

#17347B Super Low Miles, 4x4

THE DIESEL WORKS®

*Up to 14 quarts of Motocraft® oil and Motocraft® or Omnicraft™ oil filter. Taxes, disposal fees extra. Hybrid batter test excluded. See Service Advisor for exclusions and details. Offer valid with coupon. Expires 12/31/17.

2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2001 FORD SUPER DUTY F-250 XLT

2017 TOYOTA COROLLA IM

#P7626 Only 6,300 Miles

(SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS)

2015 HYUNDAI ACCENT 5-DOOR GS 2008 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN LS

6,775

MSRP: $27,535

#17230 #17300 #17301

30 OFF

With this coupon. Coupon must be presented at time of service. Coupon cannot be combined with any other offer or discount. One per customer. Expires 12/31/17.

BRAKE BUILD FLUSH $ 17,375 Drain, flush and refill brake

2007 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE LTZ #T7453A Nice, Low Miles .......................................................

2017 TOYOTA CAMERY LE

#T7645 Super Nice, 1 Owner...................................................

20174 FORD FUSION HYBRID SE

#P7587 1 Owner, Great Condition ..........................................

2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT

#17327A You Name It, It’s Got It! ............................................

2016 DODGE GRD CARAVAN SXT

#P7607 Very Well Equipped ..................................................

15,875

15,975

16,875

17,885

24600 W. YUMA ROAD, BUCKEYE JUST SOUTH OF I-10 BETWEEN MILLER AND WATSON ROADS

623.386.4429 | JONESFORDBUCKEYE.COM

*All vehicles subject to prior sale. *Must Qualify and Finance through Ford Motor Credit Company Prices do not include sales tax, license, $349.00 dealer doc fee and any dealer add-ons. Prices valid through 12/12/17. See dealer for details.

fluid. Inspect parts. All makes and models.

15 OFF

With this coupon. Coupon must be presented at time of service. Coupon cannot be combined with any other offer or discount. One per customer. Expires 12/31/17.